Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Hey Darnold!
7-1 113.78
104.4
 
VS
proj
Big Blue
101.56 4-4
120.88

Hey Darnold! top Big Blue for seventh straight win, 113.78-101.56

Hey Darnold! extended their win streak to seven games with a hard-fought victory over Big Blue, earning a 113.78-101.56 win. Hey Darnold! grabbed a 48.58-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Robert Woods (7 Rec, 85 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (18) and never looked back. Brandon Aiyuk (19.1 points) and Tom Brady (19.06) carried the flag for Big Blue in the loss. Hey Darnold! (7-1) will look to keep it rolling against No Soup For You!, while Big Blue (4-4) will face I’m Pickle Rick! in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Hey Darnold!   Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 18 points against their 5.17-point projection. In a 28-24 win over the Ravens, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 457 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Steelers defense ranks #99 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Hey Darnold!
Points
% of total points 113.78
1
Robert Woods
WR
24.9
11.69
21.9%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
5.17
15.8%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
15.28
19.99
13.4%
4
Jamaal Williams
RB
15.2
15.72
13.4%
Big Blue
Points
% of total points 101.56
1
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
19.1
10.89
18.8%
2
Tom Brady
QB
19.06
21.31
18.8%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
17.7
13.17
17.4%
4
Myles Gaskin
RB
11.8
12.44
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Allen Robinson II had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Big Blue, who trailed 109.18-82.50 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Hey Darnold!   Big Blue

StatSmack

Hey Darnold! are looking unstoppable, winning seven in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hey Darnold! (7-1) have a better record than Big Blue (4-4).
You can't win if you don't play. Big Blue has left more points on the bench this season (507.84) than Hey Darnold! (429.74).
Hey Darnold! don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Big Blue (4 vs 2).
Hey Darnold! see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Big Blue (0).
Hey Darnold! are clutch masters, with more close wins than Big Blue (2 vs 1).
Hey Darnold! should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Big Blue (4 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Big Blue - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Hey Darnold! (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Hey Darnold! have outscored Big Blue at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Hey Darnold! has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Big Blue this season (-6).
Hey Darnold! was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (6) than Big Blue (2).
Hey Big Blue, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Hey Darnold!
Nice work deploying a starting crew that produced 113.78 points this past week. We did what was needed and took care of business. We should take this victory in stride, tip our cap to the GM of Big Blue, and continue the march towards a fantasy championship.
Big Blue
Try to take solace in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Hey Darnold! succeed... and when the time comes, maybe they'll return the favor and do you a solid. Keep your head up, Big Blue!